The Brainstorm

The herbal pungency of the Benedictine points up the smoky smoothness of the whiskey, the dryness of the vermouth balances the sweetness of the Benedictine, and the orange peel adds a hint of sunshine. This makes an especially fine after-dinner drink. If you're sipping one of these after dinner, build it on the rocks (it'll stay cold longer). Just pour the ingredients into an Old-Fashioned glass, add a couple ice cubes, and give it a stir. Even better, turn it into a so-called "mist" by shaking everything together and pouring the mixture over a glass packed with crushed ice; serve with two short straws.